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Homemade Banana Pudding Cookies

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Homemade Banana Pudding Cookies are a delicious twist on the classic banana pudding dessert. These soft, chewy cookies are filled with banana flavor, creamy vanilla pudding, and crunchy mini vanilla wafers, making them a fun and irresistible treat. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these cookies bring the comforting taste of banana pudding into a portable form, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/2 cup instant banana pudding mix (dry)
  • 1/2 cup mini vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Add the egg and banana: Beat in the egg until combined, then add the mashed banana and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  5. Add the dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the pudding mix and mini vanilla wafers: Gently fold in the instant banana pudding mix and crushed mini vanilla wafers, ensuring everything is evenly incorporated. For extra flavor, you can also fold in mini chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop the dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the center remains soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve: Enjoy your warm, soft Banana Pudding Cookies!

Notes

  • Add nuts: You can add chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Make them dairy-free: Use dairy-free butter and a dairy-free pudding mix to make these cookies suitable for a dairy-free diet.
  • Chocolate twist: Add cocoa powder to the dry ingredients and dark chocolate chips for a chocolatey variation of banana pudding cookies.
  • Different pudding flavors: Experiment with vanilla or butterscotch pudding mix for a fun twist.

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